Office for Victims of Crime

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) acts as the voice of victims in government by helping to ensure that Ontario’s victim services are effective, coordinated and meet the needs of our diverse population.

Enshrined in the Victims Bill of Rights, 1995, the OVC is a permanent advisory body that provides advice to the Attorney General on victims’ issues, including advising on:

Ensuring respect for the principles set out in the Victims' Bill of Rights